Senate of the Republic
Upper house of the Italian Parliament
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2022 | Italian general election resulted in a new composition of the Senate, with the Centre-right coalition led by Brothers of Italy (FdI) gaining 115 seats (55.8% of total), while the Centre-left coalition secured 44 seats (21.4%). |
2022 | Most recent electoral period showing ongoing transformations in the Senate's representation. |
October 13 2022 | Ignazio La Russa becomes President of the Senate, representing the start of the XIX legislative period. |
2021 | Constitutional amendment finalized changes to Senate composition, reducing total senators and modifying regional representation rules. |
2020 | Constitutional referendum reduced the number of senators from 315 to 200 and lowered the voting age for Senate elections from 25 to 18. |
2018 | Another electoral period reflecting changes in the Senate's political structure. |
January 19 2018 | Liliana Segre appointed as a senator for life by President Sergio Mattarella. |
December 4 2016 | A national referendum rejected the proposed constitutional reform, maintaining the Senate's existing structure and powers. |
2013 | Continued evolution of the Senate's electoral composition and political dynamics. |
November 9 2011 | Mario Monti appointed as a senator for life by President Giorgio Napolitano. |
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